elliTek's Automation Know-How
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elliTek's Automation Know-How is a quarterly podcast that takes you beyond the buzzwords to explore how real automation solutions are applied in real manufacturing environments. Hosted by Brandon Ellis, owner of elliTek and automation expert, each episode dives into the practical side of industrial automation — from hardware and software to integration strategies and IIoT — all grounded in how these technologies work on the factory floor.
Whether you're an engineer, plant manager, or just automation-curious, you’ll gain actionable insights and a clearer understanding of the technologies shaping modern manufacturing.
New episodes every quarter — follow now and build your automation know-how.
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Recent Episodes
S1E1 Ep. 1 - Unlocking Industrial IoT with WERMA’s WeASSIST
Send a textGetting Started with Industrial IoT?In this kickoff episode, Brandon Ellis and Beth Elliott break down the latest in industrial automation, featuring WERMA’s WeASSIST. Learn how elliTek’s…
S1E1 Introducing elliTek's Automation Know-How
Send a textelliTek's Automation Know-How is a quarterly podcast that takes you beyond the buzzwords to explore how real automation solutions are applied in real manufacturing environments. Hosted by…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... #50
Send a text🎉 Celebrating 50 Episodes! Exciting Changes and Plans for 2025In this milestone 50th episode of "Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To...", Brandon Ellis and Beth Elliott take you on…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Difficult
Send a textWhat if automation didn't have to cost a fortune? Moritz Garroz from Elite Robots joins us to explore the future of industrial automation and collaborative robots (cobots). With a…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be a Mystery
Send a text🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of "Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To..."! In this riveting conversation, join host Brandon Ellis and co-host Beth Elliott alongside special guest…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Disagree
Send a textBridging the Gap: Cybersecurity and Networking in Industrial AutomationIn this episode of "Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To...", we delve into the critical intersection of…
Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Standstill
Send a textCut through the buzzwords and sales-type fodder in this episode of "Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To." Host Brandon Ellis and co-host Beth Elliott are joined by Siemens Digital…
S5E1 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... #45
Send a textIn celebration of National Robotics🤖 Week, we had the pleasure of interviewing Joseph Collett, media lead with Red Nation Robotics Team 4576.Joseph describes what sparked his interest in…
S4E12 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Let Go
Send a textLet's get a grip on automation and get moving. That's what we're talking about in today's episode.elliTek is excited to announce our new automation partner - SCHUNK.SCHUNK is known for its…
S4E11 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unmotivated
Send a textThis is an interesting episode that was initiated by a listener's request. If you're thinking of starting your own business, Brandon has been down that road and shares his words of…
S4E10 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unexpected
Send a textWe're looking back so we can move forward. Every year predictions are made. During this episode, we review the 2022 major predicted challenges affecting manufacturing, but we don't stop…
S4E9 Industrial IoT - It Doesn't Have To... Be Misleading
Send a textWe've all done it... bought a product that didn't meet our expectations. Were we sold a bill of goods, or did we hear what we wanted to hear? That has been the case with many industrial…
S4E8 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unhuman
Send a textWe 💙 automation, but you can't take the human element out of it.The quality of any automated system at the plant floor level is usually made evident through the design of the human machine…
S4E7 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Painful
Send a textFrom Mars🚀 to your facility -- hear how manufacturers can utilize Siemens's innovative, NASA-type technology to manage the painful issues that we have been going through the past couple of…
S4E6 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unfamiliar
Send a textAre you ready for some GOOD news?!? Unless you've had your head in the sand, you've heard of elliTek's new Automation Partner, so this company shouldn't be unfamiliar to you.Over the past…
S4E5 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Obvious
Send a textEveryone is searching for ways to reduce costs and in manufacturing, automation is typically the answer. But some of the parts needed to automate aren't available? What do you do? Join…
S4E4 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Industry 4.0
Send a textAre we getting ready to undergo a new Industrial Revolution or are we already in it?There are many definitions of Industry 5.0. Is it combining human creative and critical thinking with…
S4E3 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Be Unstable
Send a textThe increasing costs of raw materials, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and cybersecurity are the top business challenges facing manufacturers. How can we overcome these…
S4E2 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... Inflate
Send a textWith prices rising across the board and historically high inflation rates, how can manufacturers battle inflation?In this episode, we're talking about ways manufacturers can shorten their…
S4E1 Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To... #33
Send a textIt's Season 4 Episode 1 of Industrial Automation - It Doesn't Have To. 🎉🎉🎉 If you're new to Industrial Protocols, you need to check out this episode.During the offseason, elliTek signed…
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elliTek's Automation Know-How has published 52 episodes since September 2020, covering topics in Education, How To.
elliTek's Automation Know-How is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 51m.
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